HeyRuaHow to say “boatman” in Irish
- Irish:
- bádóir
- English:
- boatman, water boatman
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “baw-DOH-ir” /bˠɑːˈd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- bádóirí (boatmen)
- Genitive singular:
- bádóra, an bhádóra (e.g. hata an bhádóra, the boatman's hat)
- Genitive plural:
- bádóirí, na mbádóirí (e.g. cumann na mbádóirí, the boatmen's association)
What does “bádóir” mean?
“Bádóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- boatman
- A person who works with or handles a boat, especially one who rows or sails boats for a living.Also: boater, waterman, rower.
1 other meaning: water boatman
- 2water boatman
- A small water insect that swims using long oar-like legs.Also: backswimmer.
“Bádóir” with the article
The plural of boatman in Irish is bádóirí. Here is bádóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bádóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bádóir, the Irish word for boatman.
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Boatman in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for boatman?
The Irish for boatman is bádóir (pronounced “baw-DOH-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bádóirí. Depending on context it can also mean water boatman.
How do you pronounce bádóir in Irish?
Bádóir is said like “baw-DOH-ir” (IPA /bˠɑːˈd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of boatman in Irish?
The plural of bádóir is bádóirí; with the article, na bádóirí means “the boatmen”. The genitive plural is bádóirí, as in cumann na mbádóirí (the boatmen's association).
Does bádóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bádóir can mean boatman or water boatman, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bádóir change to bhádóir or mbádóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bádóir becomes mo bhádóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbádóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between bádóir and mairnéalach?
A bádóir is a boatman who handles small boats, often locally, while a mairnéalach is a sailor or seaman on larger ships.
